Counterfeit electronic parts, installed on military equipment manufactured by Boeing, L-3, and Raytheon, are currently in use on aircraft flying missions in Afghan combat zones.

Tony Capaccio at Bloomberg reports that the Senate Armed Services Committee announced the parts used on the C-130J, Boeing P-8A, and the L-3 27J are generally from China.

The committee's memo said, “Suspect electronic parts from China were installed on military systems and subsystems that were manufactured by Raytheon Co., L-3 Communications and Boeing." It was also made clear that no injuries or lost equipment have been blamed on the suspected parts.

China's foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said “China’s government is actively promoting cooperation in fighting fake or counterfeit goods with relevant authorities in other countries and such efforts are welcome."

The Pentagon has launched criminal investigations in 225 suspected incidents involving the counterfeit items and "improperly made parts."

A fifth of the cases have already been tracked to the UK and Canada, "known resale points for counterfeit electronic parts," according to the committee's memo.